Timoptic
Timolol eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. They lower eye pressure by reducing fluid production.
This listing uses Timoptic as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Timoptic vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Timoptic details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Timoptol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Non-selective Beta-adrenergic Antagonist
- Minor side effects
- eye irritation; dry eyes; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctivitis; blepharitis
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Santen
- Onset Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- calcium channel blockers; oral beta-blockers
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Contraindications
history of asthma; severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; bradycardia; cardiogenic shock
Precautions and warnings
may cause systemic beta-blockade effects; remove contact lenses before application
Serious side effects
bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Timolol eye drops for open-angle glaucoma and high pressure in the eye. They lower eye pressure by reducing fluid production.
Mechanism of action
Timolol reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humour in the ciliary body of the eye via beta-adrenergic blockade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it is distributed into breast milk.
What you will receive
Timoptic is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Timolol, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.